plex-htpc ☆
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Description:
Home Theater PC media player
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.71.1.346,f62ce923@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @plex  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: media-player htpc plex video streaming
Install: brew install --cask plex-htpc
About:
Plex HTPC is a dedicated desktop media player designed for home theater PC setups. It provides a streamlined interface optimized for big-screen viewing, offering direct playback of local media files with support for high-quality video and audio formats. The application integrates seamlessly with a Plex Media Server library while minimizing background processes for a pure playback experience.
Key Features:
  • Optimized interface for TV and remote control navigation
  • Direct file playback without transcoding overhead
  • Support for 4K HDR, lossless audio, and subtitle formats
  • Minimalist design focused on media consumption
Use Cases:
  • Building a dedicated HTPC with a couch-friendly interface
  • Playing high-bitrate local media files directly from a PC
Alternatives:
  • Plex Desktop – Standard Plex client with full library management vs HTPC's streamlined playback focus
  • Kodi – Open-source alternative with extensive customization vs Plex's polished, server-integrated experience
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 12:47pm 1.71.1.346,f62ce923 0 VERSION_BUMP deca927d
Jul 30, 2025 10:10pm 1.71.1.346,f62ce923 0 VERSION_BUMP c6746b93
Aug 1, 2024 6:50pm 1.65.4.206,38ac5fdc 0 VERSION_BUMP a15f8976
Jul 25, 2024 6:51pm 1.65.3.199,97fd8691 0 VERSION_BUMP 71905765
Jun 27, 2024 6:50pm 1.64.0.170,84278903 0 VERSION_BUMP 4ca90ced
Nov 29, 2023 1:01pm 1.52.1.4035,e0b6ca16 0 VERSION_BUMP 152fddf5
Nov 15, 2023 3:33am 1.51.1.4020,26074e51 0 VERSION_BUMP b78a7c49
Oct 31, 2023 6:27pm 1.50.1.4014,17b646cd 0 VERSION_BUMP dbd1eed4
Oct 17, 2023 9:44pm 1.49.0.3994,0d97189b 0 VERSION_BUMP cd608463
Sep 21, 2023 5:59pm 1.48.1.3982,eacf6f65 0 VERSION_BUMP 31682f8b
Sep 19, 2023 4:31pm 1.48.0.3976,eaef7d82 0 VERSION_BUMP 4de86b6d
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Aug 1, 2023 5:08am 1.44.1.3926,348b5bfa 0 VERSION_BUMP 898e5a3c
Jul 3, 2023 9:47pm 1.42.0.3898,1b05145e 0 VERSION_BUMP a0b34f43
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Mar 24, 2023 1:48am 1.36.1.3638,68ff8a18 0 VERSION_BUMP f398e469
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